Air Force AFSC · Support
65FX Financial Management Officer
Overview
Financial Management Officers organize financial management activities and establish internal controls to help ensure funds are available for equipment, supplies, and services. They manage organizational structure, prepare cost estimates, evaluate efficiency, and protect Air Force funds.
Core Skills
- financial analysis and forecasting
- budget development and execution
- cost estimation and modeling
- internal controls and compliance
- risk management
- data analysis and visualization
- policy interpretation and implementation
- process improvement
- leadership and team management
- strategic planning support
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Finance and Accounting
- Administration
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
- Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
Career Growth
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
What the Work Involves
- Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
- Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
- Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
- Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.
- Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
Related Occupations
- Accountants and Auditors
- Credit Analysts
- Personal Financial Advisors
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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